Turkey 101: Cooking Times and Temperatures

Whole Bird

NOTE: Cooking times may vary depending on: the temperature of the bird going into the oven, the accuracy of the oven's thermostat, how many times the oven door is opened during roasting, the size of the turkey in relation to the size of the oven.

Pre-Heat Oven to 325°F (160°C)

	Roasting Times		Barbeque Times Medium Heat
Weight	Stuffed	Unstuffed	Unstuffed
6 - 8 lbs (3.0 - 3.5 kg)	3 - 3 ¼ hours	2 ½ - 2 ¾ hours	1 - 1 ¾ hours
8 - 10 lbs (3.5 - 4.5 kg)	3 ¼ - 3 ½ hours	2 ¾ - 3 hours	1 ¼ - 2 hours
10 - 12 lbs (4.5 - 5.5 kg)	3 ½ - 3 ¾ hours	3 - 3 ¼ hours	1 ½ - 2 ¼ hours
12 - 16 lbs (5.5 - 7.0 kg)	3 ¾ - 4 hours	3 ¼ - 3 ½ hours	2 - 2 ¾ hours
16 - 22 lbs (7.0 - 10.0 kg)	4 - 4 ½ hours	3 ½ - 4 hours	2 ½ - 3 ½ hours

For an unstuffed whole turkey, breasts or large thighs, the thermometer
should read 170°F (77°C). For a stuffed turkey, the thermometer should read
180°F (82°C) and the juices run clear. Also measure the stuffing in the
cavity. The thermometer should read at least 74ºC (165ºF). Let the bird
stand 15 to 20 minutes before removing all of the stuffing to a bowl and
carving.